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Mark Houghton has been a member of the internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously, he held principal horn posts
in the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, The Phoenix Symphony, and the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra. Mark is a past prizewinner of national solo horn competitions and has appeared
as a guest artist or soloist with many notable orchestras and music festivals. Mr.
Houghton earned a bachelor's degree with a Performer's Certificate from the Eastman
School of Music as a student of W. Peter Kurau. A passionate educator, Mark has presented
numerous clinics and master classes across the nation, and currently serves as Adjunct
Professor of Horn at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Mark is also an owner of Houghton Horns,
a family business that specializes in high-quality instruments, services, accessories,
and educational resources for brass players of all levels.
Education
B.M., Eastman School of Music
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Member, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra